I found 2 sets of Jenga at our neighborhood garage sale.  I am so excited to add these games to my Daily 5 Word Work.  I just wrote sight words on the sides of the blocks with a Sharpie.  Students have to be able to read the word before they may pull the block out.  I popped the blocks into cheap plastic boxes so they would hold up nicely.  

I wanted to make little math books for my students.  They will use them for interactive math activities, number of the day, a place for their vocabulary cards, etc.   First I took the composition books to a local lumber yard.  They cut them in half for me for free. I added some yellow duct tape and the Minion masks (found at the Dollar Tree or Party City).  Next I drew a smile and colored in the eyes.  Finally I taped the mask in place, I covered the mask with clear packing tape. 

It is time for a new adventure!  With the help of 9 family members and friends, I was able to get all of my belongings moved from my classroom of 5 years to my new room.  I am so thankful for the 3 1/2 hours that they all spent with me on a Saturday morning moving all my belongings.  My husband has now given me the title of "Teacher Hoarder".  What he doesn't know is that this is just my first grade collection of things.  I have already given away all of my 2nd, 4th, and 5th grade materials.  My 26th year of teaching is going to be a fantastic one.